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iSponsorBlockTVRed
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

 Free

Installed free from Snap or Flathub; the code is not open source.

Self-hosted Linux
  • Brings SponsorBlock to TV and console YouTube apps
  • Mutes ads and presses Skip Ad automatically
  • TV mode for living-room use
  • Ad and tracker blocking with SponsorBlock
  • Needs a computer or server running all the time
  • Devices may need re-pairing when YouTube changes its codes
  • Proprietary licence
  • Linux only
Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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